Brace yourselves, Pakistan. The 11th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) is set to light up the nation with cricket, passion, and epic showdowns from March 26 to May 3 in Lahore and Karachi.
This isn’t just another season it’s a battle of legends, a stage for new heroes, and a festival of high-octane cricket that will leave fans on the edge of their seats.
The tournament kicks off with a blockbuster opener at Qaddafi Stadium, as the mighty Lahore Qalandars face the newcomers Hyderabad Kingsmen, promising a clash full of thrills, drama, and unforgettable moments.
Lahore Qalandars four-time finalists, aim to assert dominance, while Hyderabad Kingsmen are ready to shake things up in their debut season making the opening match an explosive spectacle you cannot miss.
The 44-match tournament will unfold over 39 days, with Lahore and Karachi each hosting 22 matches. Fans can look forward to day-night thrillers starting at 7:00 PM, while the opening match begins at 2:30 PM.
The format features each team playing 10 matches, with the top performers advancing to a Qualifier and two Eliminators, culminating in a grand final to crown the PSL 11 champion.
This season introduces brand-new prize structures, with the winning franchise taking home $500,000, the runners-up $300,000, and the team producing the best player $200,000. Players also stand to win $500,000 if their team lifts the trophy, adding even more stakes to each match.
Squads:
Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Naeem, Mustafizur Rahman, Asif Ali, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Fakhar Zaman, Ubaid Shah, Haseebullah khan, Mohammad Farooq, Daniel Sams, Parvez Hossain Emon, Hussain Talat, Tayyab Tahir, Dunith Wellalage, Rubin Hermann, Maaz Khan, Shahab Khan, Gudakesh Motie.
Hyderabad Kingsmen: Marnus Labuschagne (C), Usman Khan, Akif Javed, Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Ali, Saad Ali, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Glenn Maxwell, Hammad Azam, Riley Meredith, Sharjeel Khan, Asif Mehmood, Hunain Shah, Rizwan Mehmood, Tayyab Arif, Ahmed Hussain, Maheesh Theekshana.
Fans can anticipate seeing Babar Azam, the all-time leading run-scorer with 3,792 PSL runs, and a lethal bowling lineup featuring Hassan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Wahab Riaz, and Shadab Khan, all with over 100 wickets in the league, ensuring edge-of-the-seat action.
PSL 11 also introduces Rawalpindi and Hyderabad Kingsmen for the first time, promising fresh rivalries, intense battles, and unforgettable cricketing moments across Pakistan.
Despite the temporary shift to a watch-from-home model due to national resource conservation measures, the league promises enhanced broadcast and production features, making this season one of the most widely watched and exciting editions in PSL history.
From debutantes ready to make a mark to legends defending their legacy, PSL 11 is shaping up to be a cricketing carnival like never before packed with thrills, talent, and moments that will be etched in history.
